December 5, 2025
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) and the Industrial Development Fund (FDI) sealed a major partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding focused on promoting women’s entrepreneurship. “This initiative strengthens institutional coordination in support of the country’s economic development,” the MCI noted.
At the heart of this agreement is the creation of a trust fund managed by the FDI, designed to finance businesses led or owned by women in strategic sectors. The funding amounts, ranging from 300,000 to 2,000,000 gourdes, aim to stimulate projects with high growth potential.
The agreement is set for a renewable period of ten years, reflecting a commitment to stability in policies that support investment and competitiveness. “In doing so, we reinforce our public actions for more inclusive entrepreneurship,” said a ministry representative.
This partnership is part of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program (PAEF), launched by the MCI to boost initiatives driven by women. Through this mechanism, the State intends to address structural inequalities that limit their access to financing.
For the FDI, it also means supporting a new generation of women entrepreneurs capable of transforming Haiti’s productive sectors. “We believe in the potential of women as key actors in economic recovery,” noted a senior official from the fund.
By focusing on sustainability, social impact, and inclusive growth, the MCI and the FDI reaffirm their goal of building a resilient economy. This partnership marks an important step in shaping a fairer entrepreneurial ecosystem.
